Ryan Murphy

Born: 1965-11-09

Ryan Patrick Murphy (born November 9, 1965) is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is best known for creating and producing a number of television series including Popular (1999–2001), Nip/Tuck (2003–2010), Glee (2009–2015), American Horror Story (2011–present), Scream Queens (2015–2016), American Crime Story (2016–present), Pose (2018–2021), 9-1-1 (2018–present), The Politician (2019–2020), 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–present), Ratched (2020), American Horror Stories (2021–present), and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022). Murphy also directed the 2006 film adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' memoir Running with Scissors, the 2010 film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir Eat, Pray, Love, the 2014 film adaptation of Larry Kramer's play The Normal Heart, and the 2020 film adaptation of the musical The Prom. Murphy has received six Primetime Emmy Awards from 36 nominations, a Tony Award from two nominations, and two Grammy Award nominations. He has often been cited as "the most powerful man" in modern television, including having signed the largest development deal in television history with Netflix. Murphy is noted for having created a shift in inclusive storytelling that "brought marginalised characters to the masses".


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Glee: The Concert Movie

as Backstage Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 2011-08-11

A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song...

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Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall

as Self
Released: 2020-05-20

Backed by a full band and a ready wit, actor Ben Platt opens up a very personal songbook onstage...

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Glee: Keep on Believin'

as Self
Released: 2012-04-10

A Biography documentary going behind the scenes of the hit show 'Glee,' featuring interviews...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

as Self - Co-Creator / Executive Producer
First aired: 2022-09-21

This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic...

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Scream Queens

as Self - Creator
First aired: 2015-09-22

The super-charged comedy-horror series is a modern take on the classic whodunit with a killer cast. 

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The Kardashians

as Self
First aired: 2022-04-14

The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all-access pass into...

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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self
First aired: 2015-08-02

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of...

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The Glee Project

as Self
First aired: 2011-06-12

Performers compete for a multi-episode guest-starring role on season three of hit series Glee....

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Trailblazer Honors

as Self - Honoree
First aired: 2014-06-27

One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.

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